Quivera

Quivira has farmed its estate organically since 1981, in the heart of Dry Creek Valley, with the stated belief that nurturing the land is what lets the land nurture the wine back. That commitment to sustainability and biodiversity runs through the vineyard and the gardens alike.

The range centres on Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Rhone varieties, including single-vineyard bottlings like the Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Black Boar Zinfandel. Michael scores the wine a 7 against 8 for ambiance, which the setting earns: views of Mount St. Helena, organic vineyards and quiet gardens just ten minutes from downtown Healdsburg. Visit options include a Classic Tasting, Reserve Tasting, and a Redwood Grove Picnic, which is an unusually good option for a group that wants to linger. A strong pick for a Dry Creek Zinfandel tour.